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It can be hard for someone who lived in Soho as a kid to see the neighborhood clearly now. Mostly we see what it’s not anymore as we think back to the days of abandoned streets, five-floor walk-ups to unfinished lofts, and the artists and art galleries that occupied the area. Today, the heart of Soho has become NYC’s biggest outdoor shopping mall and, especially with the closing of the Scholastic Store, it doesn’t seem like the most kid-friendly corner of the city. However, just as we can look past the shiny new storefronts to see the beautiful old cast-iron facades that sit above them, there are some wonderful experiences for families in this historic neighborhood—if you know where to look.

Throughout March, we'll be writing about the best places for families to visit, shop and eat in Soho and adjacent neighborhoods Little Italy and Hudson Square. For the purposes of our posts, our geographical boundaries are Houston to Canal Streets between the Bowery and the Hudson River. We kick off our coverage with the top 35 things to do in Soho and its surrounding environs.

Even if your family's swimming in money (and if you are, congrats), we all appreciate a good bargain. Summer camp is an especially stressful financial issue because, while we want our children to have a fun, rewarding and safe experience, we don't want to dig into our 401Ks to pay for it. One thing we've learned is cost and quality don't always correlate. Some wonderful programs are subsidized by arts and education funding so that all children can experience the rich and amazing resources of this city.

Although there seem to be fewer FREE New York City summer camps than in years past, our list of inexpensive camps keeps growing. In fact, one of our best low-cost bets—the NYC Parks Department's summer camp, which costs a total of $500 for seven weeks—is holding its lottery for spots this week. Read on for more info on that program and many other FREE and bargain summer camps for NYC kids. You can find even more summer options in our jam-packed Camp Guide and search for programs by interest, age range and location in our Camp Directory.

March is National Reading Month so this week's picks include FREE storytimes with Curious George at multiple New York Public Library branches and Read Across America Day celebrations with readings of the new classic Click, Clack, Moo. Plus, celebrate Purim and try a FREE acrobatic class at one of our favorite circus schools.

These are just a few of the great things going on this weekend. All of our best bets are below. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Winter Fun Guide. And if you're looking to plan ahead, check out our brand-new March GoList, which highlights the absolute best things to do with kids throughout the month.

Everyone feels a wee bit Irish around St. Patrick’s Day, especially here in NYC where we have a large population of Irish folk. If your days of celebrating 'til you're green around the gills are a distant memory, don’t worry: There are plenty of kid-friendly ways to mark St. Patrick's Day in New York City.

This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on Tuesday, March 17 but the festivities begin weeks earlier, with a pair of popular local parades stepping off this Sunday, March 1. In addition to St. Patrick's Day processions in all five boroughs (Queens and Brooklyn actually have two each!), there are step-dancing performances, Gaelic workshops, kids' flicks and even a leprechaun hunt. Or you can always celebrate as a family at one of NYC's many kid-friendly Irish pubs.

Here are our favorite ways to celebrate Irish culture and St. Patrick’s Day with kids in New York City. Sláinte!

The coming of spring isn't the only thing to look forward to this March. The month is blooming with awesome family events, and our top picks are featured in our latest NYC GoList. In addition to annual favorites like Macy's FREE Flower Show, family-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebrations and Purim carnivals, we're also highlighting some brand-new experiences like a star-studded spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, an immersive Björk retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, and a few exceptional family theater shows, including a kids' musical by '90s pop singer Lisa Loeb.

As always, if an event piques your interest, be sure to click through to our listing for all the details, including address and time. And keep in mind: In NYC, really cool things to do with kids often get booked up quickly. So buy your tickets ASAP or, in the case of FREE events, arrive as early as possible to try to beat the crowds.

Now get your calendars ready! Here are the top 12 things to do with kids in New York City this March.

Since East Harlem is also known as Spanish Harlem, it's no surprise that the neighborhood is filled with fabulous Latin food options. But did you know it's also home to a beloved French bakery, a busy continental cafe serving .99-cent pancakes, and an old New York pizza joint that used to serve the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Joe Dimaggio back in the day? So once your family works up an appetite exploring all of the cool things to do in East Harlem, here a baker's dozen worth of restaurants where you can grab a bite with kids in the neighborhood—Spanish and otherwise.